In the early 1960s, Raymond Schmitt, the somewhat eccentric owner
of AGC Corporation, an aerospace equipment manufacturer, bought
the property with unclear intentions. He seemed to want to make
it a tourist attraction, but despite making an effort to, never
really officially did so.

After Schmitt took possession of the property, he purchased other
vintage buildings and had them moved to Johnsonville, including a
Victorian stable and chapel, which hosted weddings. Schmitt
didn’t formally run tours on the property, but he did open the
property for visitors on a regular basis. He also allowed special
events including charity benefits and weddings.

Sinker did not reply to Business Insider's request for
comment, but it seems everyone who's on board with him to buy the
town is excited.